Buyer

ABOUT HAROLD LEVINSON ASSOCIATES:

National Convenience Distributors (NCD) has five divisions and is now known as the largest full-line convenience store distributorship strictly servicing the East Coast.

At NCD, we believe that the success of all our employees is due to the excellent training and development that we offer. The key to any employee’s success is their strong personality to succeed and commitment to hard work. You will learn about all the brands we represent, selling and merchandising techniques, and will be cross trained in all departments within the organization.

HLA, a wholly owned subsidiary of NCD, is are seeking an Experienced Buyer of Consumer Package Goods, Food Service, Perishable goods. Tobacco products are a plus at their Farmingdale, NY location

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.

National Convenience Distributors (NCD) has five divisions and is now known as the largest full-line convenience store distributorship strictly servicing the East Coast.

At NCD, we believe that the success of all our employees is due to the excellent training and development that we offer. The key to any employee’s success is their strong personality to succeed and commitment to hard work. You will learn about all the brands we represent, selling and merchandising techniques, and will be cross trained in all departments within the organization.

We are seeking an Experienced Buyer of Consumer Package Goods, Food Service, Perishable goods. Tobacco products are a plus.

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.

Essential Functions

· A buyer will perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: inventory analysis, price book management, marketing, alternative markets, and negotiating with vendors.

· Manages all purchasing activities, especially grocery items, produce and perishables.

· Direct interaction will all departments within the company, as well as key customers

· Analyze changes or new issues in materials and supplies to find ways to reduce costs and improve quality.

· Receive orders and grants approval for purchases of goods and services.

· Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals

Hiring Requirements

Education: BA DEGREE

Years of Experience:

· Must have 3 Years of experience purchasing Consumer Packaged Goods, Food Service, Perishable goods, Tobacco a plus

· Familiarity with a wide variety of the fields concepts, practices and procedures

· Must have prior experience in procurement of CPG products

· C-Store experience is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Oracle Cloud Base experience
• · Excellent communication skills: phone, verbal and written
• · Excellent negotiation skills
• · Must possess a high level of professionalism while working in a team environment
• · Must be highly skilled with the Microsoft Office suite
• E3 Replenishment Inventory knowledge

NCD is an equal opportunity employer. The job’s responsibilities and tasks may be modified and expanded over time.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.'

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person